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Welcome to 2020 People's Ecochallenge!

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2020 People's Ecochallenge
October 7 - October 28, 2020

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Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Personal Waste Audit
    Why is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
    Andrea Schlueter's avatar
    Andrea Schlueter 10/28/2020 8:24 AM
    Because we don't know or don't want to see the full picture. It can be uncomfortable to imagine that we actually harm other people by hunting a bargain (cheap T-Shirt, non-recyclable food box for takeaway food etc.). We need to change our habits.  
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Core Values
    What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
    Andrea Schlueter's avatar
    Andrea Schlueter 10/28/2020 8:19 AM
    These are my core values:
    • Curiosity & Inspiration
    • Appreciation & Networking
    • Simplicity & Sustainability
    • Staying healthy and sporty until old age
    • Life long learning for personal development
    I have participated in a seminar "Big Five for Life"

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Nurture Self-Compassion
    How can nurturing your Self-Compassion also nurture healthier relationships with others and the environment?
    Andrea Schlueter's avatar
    Andrea Schlueter 10/28/2020 8:02 AM
    If I'm aware of my own feelings and love myself, I feel nurtured and can open up to others and show more patience and treat them with respect. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Try a New Way to Prep
    Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?
    Andrea Schlueter's avatar
    Andrea Schlueter 10/28/2020 7:58 AM
    Chicken Soup. I would rather put this in the freezer.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Leave No Trace
    Educator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
    Andrea Schlueter's avatar
    Andrea Schlueter 10/15/2020 5:56 AM
    Cleaning up the ocean from plastic waste.
    I was shocked when I saw all the plastic at a beach in Cambodia last year (see picture). I found this initiative and really want to promote it: https://the-honu-movement.com/?utm_source=social&utm_campaign=TOFU_MOFU_BOFU_2020_06_New_Creatives_Conversions&utm_content=Link_Ad_
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing and Renewal Go for a Daily Walk Outside
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
    Leah Duggan's avatar
    Leah Duggan 10/15/2020 4:39 AM
    When on a walk while having a call
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
    Leah Duggan's avatar
    Leah Duggan 10/15/2020 4:37 AM
    An intense but good Pilates class!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
    Andrea Schlueter's avatar
    Andrea Schlueter 10/08/2020 8:44 AM
    I feel more relaxed and pay attention to little details.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Joyful Movement
    What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
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    Andrea Schlueter 10/08/2020 8:43 AM
    Right now it is table tennis.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Reduce Refined Sugar
    Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
    Andrea Schlueter's avatar
    Andrea Schlueter 10/08/2020 8:42 AM
    I have done a "sugar free diet" before and learned how well my body responds to it (after the first hard week) and I had more energy, better skin, lost weight and my taste changed quite a lot.
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